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Community engagement illuminates Cape Girardeau Police Department’s plans in ’23

April 6 marks the beginning of a nine-week Citizens Police Academy class
Shane Hulsey,

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Violent crime in Cape Girardeau has trended downward the previous few years. Cape Girardeau Police Department Public Information Officer Bobby Newton has made it the department’s mission to engage with the community. “One of our goals is to have that two-way street with the citizens so when they do see us out, they can approach…

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Cape Girardeau police warn of credit card skimmers on gas pumps

Christy Russell,

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – There have been reports of credit card skimmers being placed on gas pumps in the area, according to the Cape Girardeau Police Department. Cape police posted these pictures on social media to alert everyone on what to look out for. Officers say you should inspect the keyboard inlet where you insert your payment card. If…
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Slow warm up ahead

Rusty Dawkins,

A little cool to end the week, but temperatures will warm up into the weekend. It’s going to be dry for a while, too. Rainfall totals were significant after the storms rolled through Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Now we dry out and cool off for a couple of days. Friday will be the coolest of the bunch with highs…

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Producer Price Index shows inflation at lowest annual rate in nearly two years

Shane Hulsey,

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Southern Illinois University economics professor Scott Gilbert isn’t all that worried about the current state of inflation. “While it’s always a concern for an economist when we see those rising prices, it doesn’t seem to be a huge gamechanger or a source of worry,” he said. Annual inflation as measured by the Producer Price Index,…
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Community Counseling Center Foundation hosts superhero fundraiser

Sasha Moore,

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Real life superheroes came together to help raise funds for the Community Counseling Center (CCC) at the Drury Plaza Conference Center Thursday morning. “It’s an annual event, and all the funds that we raise goes towards our children’s services programs at the Community Counseling Center,” said Michelle Ramsey, Executive Director for the Community Counseling Center…

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Food pantry shortages catching up with the times

Timothy Eaves,

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – As inflation rises, the challenges of affording certain items not only affects everyday people but businesses and organizations looking to help others. Now, as the economy’s future steers toward a recession, prices for things rise and many people are forced make decision between buying certain foods or getting household items such as medicine. “Senior boxes…

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What the JOLTS and retail sales reports reveal about the job market and economy

Shane Hulsey,

  CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates both Illinois and Missouri saw a significant increase in the number of hires from November to December at 0.6 and 1.6 percent, respectively.  There are about 1.7 job openings for every 1 unemployed person in the United States. In Missouri,…
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Adolescent girls battle depression, anxiety due to rise in sexual assaults

Sasha Moore,

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI)- New trend data from the Center for Disease Control’s Youth Risk Behavior survey reveals that teen girls are experiencing extremely high levels of mental distress, violence, and substance use. “The average is one in ten children, will be sexually abused before the age of eighteen. That’s actually a higher number when we talk about girls it’s…

Black Mens Health Conference Coming To Carbondale
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Black Male Health Conference coming to Carbondale Civic Center

Timothy Eaves,

CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – Several organizations such as Carbondale Illinois NAACP, the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and more are teaming up to bring the black men’s health conference to the Carbondale Civic Center.   The event will be on Feb. 18, 2023, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.   The event will offer a chance for individuals to…
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Severe weather threat Wednesday into Thursday

Rusty Dawkins,

A TORNADO WATCH (red) and a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH (yellow) is in place through 5AM Thursday morning. Tornadoes, damaging wind, and large hail will be possible overnight. There is a Marginal to Slight to Enhanced Risk for severe storms in our area Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Storms will likely start after sunset and increase in strength overnight. Strong to…

Tuesday Evening Kbsi Forecast February 14, 2023
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Warm and stormy, then quiet and cooler

Rusty Dawkins,

Very warm with storm chances over the next couple of days. Take a look at the video above for the forecast! We start Wednesday off on a very warm note and then get to almost 70 degrees by the afternoon. Much of the day will be dry, but storms will be possible overnight into Thursday. By 11pm, storms will start…
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Bureau of Labor Statistics releases monthly report

Consumer Price Index report shows where inflation was, currently is, and where it is going in '23
Sasha Moore,

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its monthly Consumer Pri Index report Tuesday morning, showing the American public where things stand regarding inflation. The Consumer Price Index, or CPI, is a measure of the average change over time in prices paid by American consumers. The CPI consists of a bundle of commonly purchased goods and…

Touch Of Nature Trails Looking For Volunteers For Build Dates
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Touch of Nature Trails looking for volunteers for build dates

Timothy Eaves,

MAKANDA, Ill. (KBSI) – Touch of Nature Trails is looking for volunteers from now through the spring to help with the maintenance of the multi-use trail system.   Ben Allen, a graduate student at Touch of Nature Trails, says the extra volunteers’ help is important to help the crew work on bigger projects.  “It is huge, yeah, right now I…

Benefit For The Aumiller Children
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Benefit planned for children who lost both parents

Timothy Eaves,

CARTERVILLE, Ill. (KBSI) – A tragedy that left two children without their parents is uniting a community as it hosts a benefit event.  On January 6, 2023, an alleged murder-suicide left the Aumiller children without their mother and father.   Matt Bolser, a community member and event organizer, who went to school with the children’s father and who met the…

Lillian Prevallet owns Petunia and Lilly’s in Perryville.
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Florist looks to busiest day of the year for flower sales

Sasha Moore,

PERRYVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) – Florist and owner of Petunia and Lilly’s in Perryville, Lillian Prevallet, says with Valentine’s Day they are in full swing making arrangements for one of their busiest days of the year. “You have the people who prepare, and you’ve got the people who order a month ahead of time. But many of them are coming in…

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Cape Girardeau building tenant cited 12 times by police

Christy Russell,

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A tenant in a building on Independence Street in Cape Girardeau has been given several citations for peace disturbance and related citations. Since June 2022, the Cape Girardeau Police Department has received 13 calls for service for the property of 1621 Independence in reference to peace disturbance, suspicious activity, traffic hazards and trespassing. Nine of…

Cape Girardeau Police Department To Implement Stolen Vehicle Locator System
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Cape Girardeau Police Department to implement stolen vehicle locator system

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – With multiple vehicles stolen throughout the county and city last year, law enforcement is stepping up their game, and fighting back with the Flock System. Cape Girardeau Police Public Information Officer Bobby Newton explains how it works. “It’s basically a nationwide camera system, license plate reader,” Newton said. “So, if we get any stolen vehicles,…

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Cape Girardeau Chiefs fans celebrate Super Bowl victory

Christy Russell,

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Many people came together at a Cape Girardeau social house to watch the Kansas City Chiefs become Super Bowl champions for the second time in four years Sunday night. A server at Dogwood Social House says most of the fans watching the game were Kansas City Chiefs fans. “It’s been pretty smooth. Most people when…

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Cape Girardeau witnesses lower crime of late

Tyler Thompson,

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Law enforcement agencies across the region continue to work around the clock to keep violent crimes under wraps. “We’re looking at a decrease in crime rate from last year,” said Cape Girardeau Police Public Information Officer Bobby Newton. Newton says he attributes the lower crime rates across the county to having state of the art…

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House Bill 172 addresses meal programs at Missouri public schools

Tyler Thompson,

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – A bill is making its way through the state senate in an effort to extend free school meals to public school students. “I want to provide them some relief, especially in a time with budget surplus here in the state of Missouri,” said Missouri State Representative Brian Seitz. During the COVID-19 pandemic, children who attended…

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Cape Fire Department benefits from latest technology

Tyler Thompson,

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Local firefighters respond quickly and work hard to do their part in keeping the community safe. “Thanks to technology we’ve got GPS and some systems that we use that will pinpoint a house for us. That address on your mailbox or your porch someplace easily visible will always confirm that,” said Cape Girardeau Fire Chief…

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High school resource officers paramount to collective safety

Tyler Thompson,

MARSHALL COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – On April 20, 1999, a school shooting and attempted bombing occurred at Columbine High School in Colorado. Fast forward to 2023 and school security is heightened, and law enforcement can be found on campuses nationwide Yet, the epidemic continues! “We do all we can to keep students safe,” said Marshall County High School Resource Officer…

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New Year gym resolutions typically taper off come mid-February

Tyler Thompson,

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The beginning of the new year is the time many people establish new goals, albeit financial or personal or mental health. Gym owners see the impact of the new year hype as people start joining gyms in January but around mid-February, they see a drop off in attendance. River City Fitness Co-owner Mitchell Glueck says…
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Cape Girardeau dispensary manager explains need for recreational use

Sasha Moore,

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Marijuana sales skyrocketed after dispensaries opened their doors on Friday, February 3, for recreational use eligible to persons over the age of 21 in Missouri. Regional Manager Sarah Gunther-Jackson at Greenlight Marijuana Dispensary says business never slows down in the 10 days since recreational sales started. “I feel awesome about it,” said Gunther-Jackson. “I feel…